Indeed, the only way you are going to make a phone call on this is if you use your imagination. These paper iPhones are designed for one thing and one thing only—taking notes. At least it's double sided—one half for regular notes and the other half for technical sketches. [Notepod via iSpazio via OhGizmo]

Strangely, this is the second E81 phone that the knockoff artists at Nokla have put out. The first was a candybar phone that Nokla released to take advantage of the current lack of a legitimate Nokia "E81" phone in that company's ever-expanding product lineup.

The features are actually rather modest, but end up being completely overshadowed by the included mirror that graces the phone's swiveling backside.

Shades of the Sony Ericsson "woman's cellphone" playbook, no doubt. [Justamp via Engadget via BBG]

This fine specimen comes out way thanks to the hard, completely un-innovative efforts of one Peking University Founder, whose name is as perplexing and mysterious as this device's specs (there are few to speak of).

We do know that this will arrive in Japan by the end of 2009, and that the price tag will be about $210. The device uses a cellular connection/SIM card for proprietary Apabi eBook downloads, which will display on a 6-in. screen.

Word to the wise should you happen to procure one of these knockoffs in the future: Don't read any of its inevitably pirated books while vacationing in France. [E-Ink Info via CrunchGear]

Sony has a history of miniaturizing their game systems after a while, as in the cases of the PS2 Slim and PS one, but at this stage in the PS3's life a slim version would be a surprise.

More to the point, there are issue with how this spotted hardware fits within Sony convention. Kotaku's Brian Ashcraft notes that the console has essentially renamed—Sony has always branded it with the full PlayStation 3 moniker—and that midstream logo changes are uncharacteristic of the company. The glaringly inferior finish is what stands out the most, as some of these shitty plastic components look like they came right out of a PS3 knockoff mill. (Hint!).
But as Ashcraft said, the box is elaborate and very professional-looking, and we did get our first glimpse of the PSP-3000 in a similar way. Click through to Kotaku for more pics.

UPDATE: Sony has issued a flat denial, telling CVG "We currently don't have any plans for a redesigned PS3." [Gamecolumn (JP) via Kotaku]

Inspiring a knockoff is something like a rite of passage for any new handset, and virtually no desirable phones go uncopied. This article is a decent primer on the industry in general, but its material cost breakdown—the likes of which we regularly see for desirable, legitimate handets—is particularly revealing. These knockoff houses feed from the same supply chains as their mainstream counterparts, and a meaningful proportion of their build costs—for basic parts like mics, vibration motors and speakers—are therefore identical.

The major cost savings come from in the most expensive—and generally, important—components. Judged against, say, a G1 (which carries a build cost of $140), a $40 knockoff will have a significantly cheaper screen, baseband, and camera module. Software, design and marketing costs are almost nothing, so the customary 100%-200% markup, which is roughly inline with—if not a bit lower than—the expected markup for no-contract mainstream handsets, is pure profit. The take-home message: these companies aren't just doing this to be funny. [NYT]

The Weight Fat Checker is actually exactly what its name proclaims it to be: It's a body fat checker that measures, displays and monitors your weight/fat when you grip the sides of it like a steering wheel. Here's a thought: Just let me grip your fatty sides and I'll check your weight/fat for you, for free. [CAG via Kotaku]

It's almost hard to believe that the Hyundai MB400 even exists, but it's actually on display at MWC right now. What do we know about it? Practically nothing, except for the fact that it looks like a knockoff iPod classic, makes calls, play music, and has a touchscreen that requires a stylus. Sales, I'm guessing, will be limited to places where patent law doesn't really exist. Release info is nonexistent for the time being, but my guess: the MB400 will soon be available, strictly in trade for food or ammunition, in Guangzhou, Mogadishu, and the internet. [Pocketlint]

Ok, maybe its not the ultimate knockoff when you look at the tech specs, but the phone actually isn't too shabby, all things considered. It has a 624MHz processor, 128MB RAM, 2.8-inch touchscreen and a 2MP camera. It also runs both WinMo 6.1 and Android (those are actually real...shocking!)

There are other specs, like the fact it runs on EDGE networks, but since it will never see the light of day in the US, it's kind of irrelevant. Just wanted to point out another hilarious instance of shaaaaaaaameful copycatting. [Engadget China]

Update: Ben Johnson tells us that even the tips supplied don't match the ones on the box. You get no generic USB or Samsung Blackjack, but you do get an iPhone connector (not 3G-compliant).

First, there's the obvious "Amycoll" instead of Samsung's Anycall. Then there's the even more obvious "PS3." They didn't even try with that one. Add to that the PSP-like buttons on the top, which can be used in landscape mode with the D-pad on the left for gaming. Oh, there's more.

Once you start the thing up you see it's "running" Windows Mobile with Direct Push, except it's not. You wouldn't know that from the startup theme and sound effects though.

If you pop open the battery cover, you'll see that it's "Made in Koera," which truly cements the fact that Korean manufacturers like Samsung and LG have made it into the big leagues—who would have thought that only 15 or 20 years ago?

And speaking of software, there's a Bejewelled clone, plus Gameboy and Nintendo emulators. We suppose there's a Super Nintendo emulator in there too, but we're not entirely sure.

In any case, the Amycoll PS3 is a classy addition to anyone's phone library. And by classy, we think you know what we mean. – Jason Chen

Amycoll PS3 [Phonedaily via Newlaunches]

PlayStation 3 for $10! [Destructoid]

Well, at least each $25, 128MB player has part of its proceeds going to the Detroit Medical Center's breast cancer prevention program. Which is the least they could do after giving their fans such a lousy fake player. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Palace Locker Room Store via Electronista]

Despite being definitely not the new iPhone or even an early prototype of the iPhone, this ZTC 321 doesn't look half bad if you close one eye and squint the other. Oh who are we kidding, this thing looks like a turd. – Jason Chen

Is the ZTC 321 the iPhone? [MyiPhone]

For €29.90 (about $38), you get a webcam that boasts the ability to record a whopping 300,000 pixels and a 640x480 VGA resolution at 30 frames per second. The webcam doesn't have a microphone, either, since nobody would want to be able to speak to whom they're looking at. If you use a Mac, you'll need to find another impostor iSight from somewhere else, since this is only compatible with Windows. C'est la vie.

Product Page [Pearl Diffusion via Ubergizmo]

China's got RedBerry [Globe and Mail]